Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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